From the loss of a downtown Sioux Falls distillery hub to the retirement of legendary barbecue pitmasters, here is the state of the South Dakota tavern landscape in March 2026.
The Major Closures: March 2026
The transition from winter to spring has been marked by a significant “changing of the guard” in the state’s largest metro areas.
1. Glacial Lakes Distillery & Brewhouse (Downtown Sioux Falls)
In one of the most high-profile exits of the year, Glacial Lakes Distillery officially shuttered its downtown Sioux Falls location on February 2, 2026, with the full impact hitting the downtown social scene this March. While the…..